[arr] Re: Have you seen any ARR film without having heard its music
Wow, I am so glad you have brought this topic up. I am a more recent fan, I should say, of A R Rahman. It's not that I didn't enjoy his music before the year 2004, but I just did not know who the guy was. I mean, I can remember listening to most of his work like Bombay, Roja, Dil Se, Taal, Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, etc. I just never connected all these works to one name. It wasn't until 2004 that I realized all the pieces that I love are created by this man. So, to answer your question, I saw the movie, Saathiya, in the winter of 2002. I was completely blown away by the first song that appeared in the film, O Humdum Suniyo Re. Honestly, I do remember the visuals but they did not impact my listening to the song. My deal with this song was sort of like falling in love at first sight; in this case, first listen. I really cannot put into words what I felt. But I must say, I do not really remember the other songs much. Not that they were not good because Saathiya is one of the most cherished albums I have until date. I made it a point to go the next day out to the local Indian stores to purchase the soundtrack. Unfortunately or even fortunately, in terms of the popularity of the music, it was sold out. This was okay though, because I watched the movie in Dallas, Texas while visiting family members. When I returned to San Jose, California, one of the first events on my agenda was to buy the album and so I did. If the music is good, I'll remember it regardless of whichever force be it visuals or other external disturbances. And in my opinion, no visuals can turn a rather boring song into a masterpiece. Visuals do enhance music but not to the degree of extreme likability. Happy A R Rahman listening! Tanya Agha --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This question came to my mind after reading the movie watching tales of > some fans who went to Slumdog millionair. They hadn't heard the music > till then and heard/ watched ARR songs in the movie first time on the > theatre/ screen? > > I think, ARR's songs take time to grow, and it is impossible to > understand and enjoy their beauty in the first hearing even if it is in > a cinema hall where visuals would interfere with concentrating on the > music on the first hearing. > > So, the question is: > > Have you ever seen any ARR film without having already heard its music > umpteen times? > > If so, how was the experience? Does visual help in liking the music, or, > as I think, do visuals interfere? > > -- > Rawat >
[arr] Re: Have you seen any ARR film without having heard its music
Yes..It was Yodha. I didnt know it was even done by A R rahman. but I saw the movie in theater when its released i didnt know about Rahman much back in 93(its ok right :)]. it was instantly something I liked and immediately went and brought the tape. I loved the Malarambam by Jesudas, and the opening song where MOhanlal and Jagathy have a fight which sounds something similar to the Jiya Jale malayalam bit sung by MG Sreekumar in Dil Se. Starting Thiruda Thiruda I never missed any Rahman music listening before seeing the movie. I think you will love it watching the music in screen first time better than the first hearing reason being you wont have much expectations..as simple as that!!! I believe in the songs picturised in the movies elevate the quality of music by Visuals and emotions by actors. Arun. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This question came to my mind after reading the movie watching tales of > some fans who went to Slumdog millionair. They hadn't heard the music > till then and heard/ watched ARR songs in the movie first time on the > theatre/ screen? > > I think, ARR's songs take time to grow, and it is impossible to > understand and enjoy their beauty in the first hearing even if it is in > a cinema hall where visuals would interfere with concentrating on the > music on the first hearing. > > So, the question is: > > Have you ever seen any ARR film without having already heard its music > umpteen times? > > If so, how was the experience? Does visual help in liking the music, or, > as I think, do visuals interfere? > > -- > Rawat >
[arr] Re: Have you seen any ARR film without having heard its music
Yes, I have. Kannathil Muthamittal - Mani Ratnam's movie. I knew it had Rahman's music but I couldnt get my hands on CD, rather got the DVD. Totally fell in love with the songs after watching the movie. Movie itself is a masterpiece. PS: I dont understand tamil, so I am still catching up on Rahman's tamil soundtracks :) Movie's success has a big part in if music is appreciated. I loved the movie,and like any Mani movie, music was special part of it. Songs were really well picturized, so yes, visuals did help a bit i guess. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This question came to my mind after reading the movie watching tales of > some fans who went to Slumdog millionair. They hadn't heard the music > till then and heard/ watched ARR songs in the movie first time on the > theatre/ screen? > > I think, ARR's songs take time to grow, and it is impossible to > understand and enjoy their beauty in the first hearing even if it is in > a cinema hall where visuals would interfere with concentrating on the > music on the first hearing. > > So, the question is: > > Have you ever seen any ARR film without having already heard its music > umpteen times? > > If so, how was the experience? Does visual help in liking the music, or, > as I think, do visuals interfere? > > -- > Rawat >
[arr] Re: Have you seen any ARR film without having heard its music
Back in 90s, at least in my town, the audio of telugu Prema Desam( Kadal Desam) released the day after the movie has released in the theaters(rare case). I saw the movie before I could grab the cassatte. I havent had access to tamil releases in those days. Everyone of our friends enjoyed it..specially the BGMs. -Raghu --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This question came to my mind after reading the movie watching tales of > some fans who went to Slumdog millionair. They hadn't heard the music > till then and heard/ watched ARR songs in the movie first time on the > theatre/ screen? > > I think, ARR's songs take time to grow, and it is impossible to > understand and enjoy their beauty in the first hearing even if it is in > a cinema hall where visuals would interfere with concentrating on the > music on the first hearing. > > So, the question is: > > Have you ever seen any ARR film without having already heard its music > umpteen times? > > If so, how was the experience? Does visual help in liking the music, or, > as I think, do visuals interfere? > > -- > Rawat >
